[mick]

Originally posted by Nevadaref
I had never thought about this play before this post. I don't believe that this action qualifies as a pass or a fumble, nor does the ball hitting the opponent's foot equal a bat.
I'm having a hard time allowing a second dribble according the the strict reading of the rules.

Nevadaref,
I see both as passes. (ie. Player bats ball to another player.) Intention is not required.
mick